JohnG
@johngunders.bsky.social
Research management pays the bills. Science Fiction, music, cooking, and gardening make life worth living. There might be occasional photos of a certain tiny ginger feline terrorist.
New Year's Day and the annual ritual of the Dusting of the Books commences
January 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM
New Year's Day and the annual ritual of the Dusting of the Books commences
Need to catch up on boasting (politely) about my baking. Cupcakes for a family event tomorrow; the malteaser cake for a friend's birthday a week ago. Just as well I'm already diabetic.
October 5, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Need to catch up on boasting (politely) about my baking. Cupcakes for a family event tomorrow; the malteaser cake for a friend's birthday a week ago. Just as well I'm already diabetic.
Third time I've tried to make ciabatta. First one was flat and dense (tasted great though). Second one, the dough went in the bin before baking. But I have a good feeling about these.
August 23, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Third time I've tried to make ciabatta. First one was flat and dense (tasted great though). Second one, the dough went in the bin before baking. But I have a good feeling about these.
Victoria Sponge (Mary Berry's recipe). I added the cream and strawberries, because, well, why wouldn't you?
August 22, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Victoria Sponge (Mary Berry's recipe). I added the cream and strawberries, because, well, why wouldn't you?
Mary Berry's Sultana Streusal Buns. The bun itself is very plain, but the crunchy, sugary topping really makes it.
August 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Mary Berry's Sultana Streusal Buns. The bun itself is very plain, but the crunchy, sugary topping really makes it.
Hey I didn't know it was #worldbookday (UK & Ireland). Here's a photo of my favourite books: anything that's ever won a Hugo or Nebula for best novel. Still some gaps, but I'm getting there.
March 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Hey I didn't know it was #worldbookday (UK & Ireland). Here's a photo of my favourite books: anything that's ever won a Hugo or Nebula for best novel. Still some gaps, but I'm getting there.
No, perfectly comfortable thanks. And you?
February 15, 2025 at 3:17 AM
No, perfectly comfortable thanks. And you?
Lemon drizzle cake. Love having an overenthusiastic lemon tree in the backyard
January 27, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Lemon drizzle cake. Love having an overenthusiastic lemon tree in the backyard
He assures me he is quite comfortable
January 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
He assures me he is quite comfortable
Successful post-Christmas shopping trip. If you're in Brisbane, Aus, Pulp Fiction is the best indie bookshop for SF & fantasy (and crime). Can't wait to get into these
December 30, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Successful post-Christmas shopping trip. If you're in Brisbane, Aus, Pulp Fiction is the best indie bookshop for SF & fantasy (and crime). Can't wait to get into these
Hey I found my box that you guys hid in the music room!
December 21, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Hey I found my box that you guys hid in the music room!
It's going to be a long Christmas
December 1, 2024 at 10:44 AM
It's going to be a long Christmas
It's a bit early, but what do you think we're getting for Christmas?
December 1, 2024 at 3:47 AM
It's a bit early, but what do you think we're getting for Christmas?
OK, I'll bite: What's a book—or series of books—that you loved as a kid that almost nobody seems to read or even remember nowadays?
November 27, 2024 at 7:04 AM
OK, I'll bite: What's a book—or series of books—that you loved as a kid that almost nobody seems to read or even remember nowadays?
Cats and books hey? We are forever shouting "Falcon! Get out of the books!" Fortunately the valuable ones are behind glass
November 23, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Cats and books hey? We are forever shouting "Falcon! Get out of the books!" Fortunately the valuable ones are behind glass
Turns out I've got Covid. Worst possible time given how busy we are at work. Anyway, there's one member of the family who doesn't seem to care #caturday
November 23, 2024 at 3:28 AM
Turns out I've got Covid. Worst possible time given how busy we are at work. Anyway, there's one member of the family who doesn't seem to care #caturday
Well looks like someone has finally developed a taste for cricket
November 20, 2024 at 9:30 PM
Well looks like someone has finally developed a taste for cricket
So unexpectedly this little fella has come to live with us. Meet Falcon (yeah, stupid name). Also, going to need to buy more books by authors with names starting with "E"
August 26, 2024 at 11:33 AM
So unexpectedly this little fella has come to live with us. Meet Falcon (yeah, stupid name). Also, going to need to buy more books by authors with names starting with "E"
I baked a cake! (I know, small steps)
August 17, 2024 at 1:25 AM
I baked a cake! (I know, small steps)